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Leprosy in eastern region of Rajasthan.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  3572100     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Total population survey covering 28055 persons living in 34 villages of eastern Rajasthan was carried out. Out of 28055 persons 20276 (72.27%) were actually examined and 218 cases of leprosy were detected. Prevalence of leprosy was found to be 10.75/1000, which is very high and contrary to earlier observations regarding leprosy prevalence in Rajasthan. Leprosy problem in Rajasthan has been discussed.
Authors:
B Mishra; G Ramu; V S Chauhan; S S Kushwaha; M P Dwivedi
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Indian journal of leprosy     Volume:  58     ISSN:  0254-9395     ISO Abbreviation:  Indian J Lepr     Publication Date:    1986 Oct-Dec
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1987-06-09     Completed Date:  1987-06-09     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8409173     Medline TA:  Indian J Lepr     Country:  INDIA    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  576-83     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Adult
Child
Female
Humans
India
Leprosy / epidemiology*
Male

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